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A wet walk from Amroth with Madeleine Bland

On Sunday 11th December a total of 11 walkers braved the torrential rain to meet at Amroth Castle. As the weather eventually began to improve it was decided to undertake the walk despite the rain. The walkers headed north from Amroth Castle along a bridleway to Trelessy Farm where they turned to the west towards Amroth Church via Eastlake farm. After a short stop to admire the church & graveyard the walkers continued to Colby Woodland gardens, stopping to look at the streams which were in spate and provided a display of the power of nature.

Lunch was taken in Colby after which the walk continued on a bridleway to Summerhill and then followed woodland paths to descend into Pleasant Valley. The walk then followed the new all weather  path to Wisemans Bridge. At this point the walkers divided, with some following the Coast Path along the cliff to Amroth, whilst the others took advantage of the low tide to walk along the beach. Fortunately there was no further torrential rain and everyone agreed that we had made good use of a wet day.

Text & photos by Madeleine Bland

Graham Morgan’s long winter walk

14 members met at St Thomas Green on Saturday 17 December for a 11 mile walk led by Graham Morgan.

Despite some gloomy forecasts, the weather could not have been better and the winter sunshine was an added bonus for the walkers as they made their way down the steps to Quay Street, crossed over the river by County Hall and headed for the Trim Trail, Fortune’s Frolic and the footpath to Uzmaston Church.  It was high tide and the walkers enjoyed some fine views across the river.  Continuing along minor roads, good time was made to Millin Brook where a short refreshment stop was taken.  

The walk continued by way of the track across the fields to Woodleys where the party turned left and headed for Eastwood, having been given permission by the owners to walk on private land.  The walk through the wood was delightful as the path hugged the river before the walkers rejoined the public footpath.  Having heard the sound of the horn, it was no surprise to meet members of the Pembrokeshire Hunt as they galloped across an adjoining field.  The walk continued down to the foreshore where lunch was much enjoyed in quite strong sunshine.  Afterwards, the party enjoyed exploring the ruins of the old mansion house of Boulston which, according to local history, stood so close to the river that the tide washed its walls.  On this particular day, this was perfectly believable.  

Continuing along the foreshore, the party soon turned right on to a public footpath in the direction of Boulston Mansion before turning right again and heading for Puntingbud Farm and then walking along the road to Uzmaston.   Shortly after leaving the village, the walkers turned left along a track known locally as Nan’s Lane and eventually made their way down onto Fortune’s Frolic before retracing their steps to St Thomas Green having enjoyed a good day’s walking in a part of Pembrokeshire which was relatively unknown to most members of the party.  

Text by Graham Morgan. Photos by Chris Wellings.